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VISIT OUR INTIMATE
RESTAURANT
We serve, only Fresh Foods and our Menu changes weekly
[ • LUNCHEONS 12-30 —» 2-0 p.m. (EXCEPT MONDAY) * " DINNERS 7-15 — 10-0 p.m. (EVERY EVENING)
CHRISTMAS BOOKINGS ARE ' NOW BEING TAKEN
IPEN INS OF ITIONS
WEDDINGS 21st BIRTHDAYS ANNIVERSARIES
WORKS DANCES etc.
Fully licensed bar and catering .y tor up to 200.
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F A Y R E I 2p ■ W ^ iW V W VNHAM S'DER NEW TENANCY
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CUTHEROE & DISTRICT YOUNG FARMERS ANNUAL
WHIST & DOMINO DRIVE at 7-30 p.m.
at PENDLETON VILLAGE HALL
on FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7th, 1973 Admission 30p
TURKEY, SHERRY, PORK, ETC. HEATING HAS BEEN ARRANGED
u u u u itu u u u u u u iii/U i///iM m tfC ! ^ m i/M ii//t CHIPPING SHOW COMMITTEE
CHRISTMAS FAYRE AND
FEATHER WHIST & DOMINO DRIVE In the WHITEWELL HOTEL
MONDAY, DECEMBER 10th, at 7-45 p.m. Admission 35p including Supper Turkeys, Chickens and Spirits
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“^ t h T b u c k T n n ^ LOWERCATE. CLITHEROE Tel. Clitheroe 23299
ENTERTAINMENT JIMMY ON THE ORGAN FRIDAYS, SATURDAYS and SUNDAYS
WEDDINGS, PARTIES and 21st, ETC., CATERED FOR. Also Room Available for Private Functions.
CLITHEROE and DISTRICT AMATEUR FOOTBALL LEAGUE
ASHLEY SMITH SEMI-FINAL SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9th, 1973
LIONS v HURST GREEN KICK-OFF 2-0 p.m.
AT SHAWBRIDGE, CLITHEROE FRIENDS OF CLITHEROE HOSPITAL COFFEE MORNING
Iit c h e l l ie r c h a n t
Clitberoe 23646 AT
SAGAR HOUSE, CHURCH STREET, CLITHEROE
BEING AND BUY STALL — TOMBOLA TICKETS lOp
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8th 10-0 a.m. — 12 noon
JOIN A CAROL SERVICE
U.R.C., TOP OF MOOR LANE (Congregational)
SCHOOL CHOIRS FROM
ST. JAMES & PENDLE A A A,
ST BARTHOLOMEW’S CHURCH, CHIPPING CENTENARY OF RESTORATION
Friday, 7th December at 7-30 p.m. Colour and Sound Film
“LIFE OF JOHN WESLEY’’
(who preached at Chipping in 1752 and 1753) CENTENARY SERVICES
SUNDAY. 9th DECEMBER— 10-30 a.m. and 6-30 p.m. MANOR HALL SCNDAT, DECEMBER Mb
GOSPEL MEETING at 4-C
W n.m tpeaber— MB D. WILKINSON Ullackburn)
“Be ye therefore ready also for the son of man cometh at an hour when ye think not.
Luke 12, v40.
PARKERS ARMS NEWTON-IN-BOWLAND NR. CLITHEROE — Telephone Slaidburn 236
BAR MEALS daily ( e x c e p t Sunday)
LUNCHEONS, AFTERNOON & HIGH TEAS SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS ONLY
^ DINNERS SATURDAYS ONLY
A FEW DATES STILL AVAILABLE FOE PARTY BOOKINGS OVEE THE FESTIVE SEASON
DRIVE
CAREFULLY ON
THE ROADS We invite you to our
GOSPEL SERVICE SUNDAY at 6-30 n.m.
PENTECOSTAL CHURCH
Waterloo Road. Clitheroe S
§ BEER PALACE j MiLSOM
CARR ROAD
^ The new Revolutionary Pub §
Scene in Lancashire § OPENING FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7th |
§ 7-30 to 11-0 p.m. A new form of Pub Enter- ^ § tainment featuring resident LOON BAND and e § the master of atmosphere STUART (thank you s k
tremendously) CHARLES.
A night of fun and entertainment Sin* along: and drink along: and g;et involved.
Admission Only 25p.
This is the beginning of a new era in pub entertainment
S CHRISTMAS BOOKINGS NOW BEING TAKEN $ s
Telephone Nelson 64100 any afternoon Monday—F r id a y for further information
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BEER AT PUB PRICES. Open Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
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Quiet 96th birthday
her daughter, district nurs ing sister Miss Margaret Curren, comes from a long- living family—her sister was 89 last week. She has also enjoyed ex
CELEBRATING her 96th birthday on Tuesday—not champagne but with a glass of orange and soda— was Mrs Annie Curren, of Goosebutts Lane, Clitheroe. Mrs Curren, who lives with from the well, as there was
n o piped water supply, and has memories of her grand mother baking bread in an oven in the garden. In addition to her daugh
tremely good health and had never been In a hos pital In her life until ■ she broke her hip in a fall six weeks ago. Before her opera tion, Mrs Curren was very active for her age, in spite of failing sight, and sh-. is now making a good recovery. Mrs Curren was bom ii a
thatched cottage at Moss Bank, near St Helens. She
remembers - fetching water
dozen cards, Mrs Curren spent her birthday quietly at home, surrounded by flowers. In the afternoon she had a small family party, cutting am iced cake made - by ’ her daughter.
ter Margaret, .Mrs Curren has two surviving sons,- Dan and Ted. ana another daughter, Annie . . . plus eight great-grandchildren, the latest bom last week. After opening s e v e r a l
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SHIREBURN ARMS HOTEL HURST GREEN
S. and K. ALMONTI TELEPHONE STONYHURST 20S
We should he pleased to quote you for private functions
WADDINGTON SOCIAL and BOWLING CLUB FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7th, 8-0 to 11-0 p.m.
URDER 18’s DISCO DANCE Admission to 13/17 year olds only
Soft Drinks Only Available Admission 20p— Right of admission reserved
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8th, 8-0 p.m. DANCING TO
THREE + TWO
Admission: Members 22p, Non-Members 33p. PLEASE NOTE: NO JEANS Right of admission reserved.
LADIES ! It’s a headache, all this shopping— Short of cash, short of ideas, short of breath I
STOP — LET VS HELP YOU !
Visit a SUPER JUMBLE SALE to be held in
The Lower School Room (York St. Entrance) Parish Church Sunday School
on Saturday, 8th December, 1973, at 2 p.m.
Admission 2p — Tea and Biscuits 3p ‘Nearly New Stall*
Clithofoe Ribblesdale Townswomen’s (afternoon) Cuild
Also WEDDINGS AND PARTIES CATERED FOR RING CHATBURN 272
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LOW MOOR CLUB
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9th TWO GOOD
REASONS DUO
EVERYBODY WELCOME A GREAT NIGHT CLITHEROE F.C. SOCIAL
EVENING JOINERS ARMS.
Whalley Road, Clitheroe
WEDNESDAY, DEC 12th at 8-0 p.m.
ADMISSION 40p INCLUDING SUPPER
BROWN COW INN SUNDAY LUNCHEONS ARE
CHATBURN, Near CLITHEROE
NOW BEING SERVED IN OUR DINING ROOM, 12 noon — 2 p.m.
Clitheroe Cricket, Bowling and Tennis Club Chatburn Road, Clitheroe
SPORTS FORUM
TONICHT (Thursday), DECEMBER 6th in the CLUB HOUSE at 8-0
DAVID HUGHES, Lancashire C.C.C. LEIGHTON JAMES, Burnley F.C. and Wales
JAMES GLEDHILL, Lancashire Federation Cricket AND OTHER SPORTS PERSONALITIES ADULTS 25p; JUNIORS & O.A.P. 15p
SUPPER DANCE EVERY SATURDAY AT THE
COMMERCIAL HOTEL, GISBURN TELEPHONE GISBURN 235
WITH THE GREAT
THE GROUP WITH THE BIG BAND SOUND INCLUDING STEAK PIE SUPPER — ONLY 51)p
" TRAD-DADS "
NEW YEAR'S EVE BUFFET DANCES — SI.65 including Buffet
NOW BOOKING — CHRISTMAS EVE AND
DOG AND PARTRIDGE, WELLGATE, CLITHEROE THIS FRIDAY — FROM NEWCASTLE
FOLK NIGHT SPECTACULAR T HEDGEHOG PIE 8-30 START
HE BEST ELECTRIC FOLK GROUP ALSO THE BUSH BAND
EVERYONE WELCOME
TERRYS TAXIS
TEL. WHALLEY 2191
Tired of party political strife
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A VAST majority of the electorate are tired of the bragging, condemnations and wishful promise-making of the Conservative and Liberal parties, as evidenced in your columns recently.
are exposed to the various political parties cat-calling one another. Is this true politics i the science of Government), where impor tant issues are avoided and constructive opinions put to one side in favour ot heck ling?
Each week it seems we
that believed 'n the spirit of freedom and justice, and the proud name of England.
This was once a nation DARK AGE
nation has been slowly de generated by internal segre gation and strife, which has been reflected in the hails of Government.
But, since the war, this Til is nation is heading in
to a dark age not caused by war but by shortage of material wealth. The ideologies put forward oy the present political psrties only seem to draw us nearer into the abyss of despair and decadence. The forces that chi eaten
people first before all other forces. He should not be a •‘yes” man for any political organisation.
be afraid to express h.s views in public - be they right or wrong.
our sovereign state can only be overcome by the unity oi the people, and by faith in the people the electo-at.e. chooses to represent them in Government. In my view a future rep
LOST GOAL
resentative for the Clitheroe constituency must be dedi cated to world development and the advancement of civilisation. Such a person should be sincere, open minded and always put. the
LETTERS to the Editor
Do something for Brook Street
I FEEL I must speak out in support of my ex-neighbours in Brook Street and their spokesman, Mr Tom Foulker, in their fight against pollution of their homes.
Brook Str . in 1937 it was a bright and happy place’ in spite of hard times. After Uie war half the residents grasped the opportunity to buy the houses they lived in, and thenceforth much money and energy was spent in refurbishing the soundly - built properties— more than one hard-fought for gratuity was invested in
When I first lived in
this way. Then came the foundry.
During the summer of 1955 almost as hot as the one just behind us. no one dare open a window for the greasy blue haze that one could literally taste; grease that rotted net curtains and wallpaper and everything it touched. Tills is bound to reduce the value of the property. I
Fund th a t brings joy
ONCE again I have the privilege of making the Christmas appeal for the Mayor’s welfare fund.
would be interested to know what those houses would fetch today, bearing in mind the ask’”g price in 1950 was around £600. These people cannot afford
now tliis fund has enabled some comfort and Joy to be brought to those who would not otherwise enjoy Christ mas to the full. There are many who axe
For a great many years
to lose money like that. It is time — and more than time — the council stood up in defence of Brook Street, otherwise in a veil' few years it will become a car
park.One wonders why tSie council has been so reluc tant to enforce the Clean Air Act. There are 50 houses in
Brook Street and possibly 120 people live in the street. I
cannot believe the council would let them down.
J. L. WOOD 4 Coats Hutton Road. Shrub End. Colchester.
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GISBURN Y.F.C. ANNUAL
CHRISTMAS WHIST AND
DOMINO DRIVE
IN THE FESTIVAL HALL GISBURN
on SATURDAY, DEC. 15th at 7-30 p.m.
including refreshments CH TURKEYS, CAPONS,
ADMISSION 35p RISTMAS FAYRE. ETC. JVAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA/ 12-30 p.m., TUESDAY, DECEMBER l l t l i TOWNTAXIS
WEDDINGS AND SMALL PARTIES CATERED FOR.
WE ARE NOW TAKING BOOKINGS FOR CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR
Telephone Clitheroe 24026 Cr 25385
RIMINOTON WOMEN’S INSTITUTE
CLAIMING DATES 1974
March I7lh—SHOW WHIST DRIVE May IMh—COFFEE EVENING Aliens! 10th—SHOW DAT
DISTANCE NO OBJECT
throughout history many great statesmen who left us their legacy. They rought for their goals on the honorable fields of oratory These men and women
Tills country has produced Above all he should never m
never indulged in boasting or rash promise-making. The cause they fought for was the building of civilisation, a better world in which man can live in peace and har mony.
lost by the present-day poli ticians? Why have todav’s politicians lost touch with tile people?
Has, pray, this goal been
the powers of common- sense and sincerity Into politics for the good of our nation.
Let us, for a change, bring
JAMES TURNER, 28 Moorland Crescent,
Clitheroe. Old folk
don’t like showers
OLD people prefer baths to showers, it was said at meeting of Clitheroe Town Council’s Health and Housing Committee.
sing the Hay hurst Street s h e l t e r e d accommodation scheme, and Coun. Derek Akker, who is a social ser vices worker, urged the com mittee to ensure that the baths were of a type suitable for the elderly.
The committee was discus
worth were agreed that showers were perhaps better than baths, but Coun. Akker added that old people did not like change.
in hospital and welfare homes, some who are elderly and lonely, and of course there are the children who for v a r i o u s reasons, although otherwise well cared for, lack parental affection and love. In addition to the help
Moore to observe; “Young people sa.v showers are best old people say baths.” Conn. Akker’s reply was that he was thinking only of the safety aspect.
This prompted Aid. Sidney
Wells, said the comments would be kept in mind.
which is ’given each Christ mas, it is perhaps not always appreciated ’ that
a small committee in the administration of this fund and we do everything pos sible to ensure that no one who needs help is over looked. But If you do know of anyone to whom a small gift would mean a great deal at this time of the year, then a message either to the Borough Treasurer or myself will ensure that they are not forgotten.
there are calls on the fund throughout the year from those in need of urgent help. I have the willing help of
Plans, hut no land
PLANS for a new housing estate behind Kirklands, Chipping, have now been drawn up by Clitheroe Rural Council — but negotiations for the purchase of the land are no nearer completion.
need all the help that we can get. If you can help at all by sending a donation then please do so; I can assure yc ■ tiiat it will be most gratefully received. Donations should be sent
to the Borough Treasurer, Church Street. Olitheroe,
As with everything else, costs rise each year and we
Alan Butt reported to tile Public Health and Housing Committee that the scheme is now being informally discussed with the county- planning department and the Ribble Valley planning officer.
Clerk to the council Mr The chairman, Aid. Leo He and Coun. Robert Ains RYAN—BYRNE
FOLK group Harewood Magna sang hymns at the wedding of Mr Michael Ryan at St Michael and St John's Church, Clitheroe, on Saturday. Mr Ryan, whose brother
and Linda Byrne, the bride's cousins, who wore Empire line dresses of Burgundy
In attendance were Mandy
velvet with matching Alice bands and carried muffs.
Stephen is a member of the group, is the son of Mr and Mrs Kenyon, of Whal ley Road, Clitheroe. He mar ried Miss Susan Byrne, youngest daughter of Mrs B. Byme, of Avenue Parade, Accrington. The bride, given away by
Mr Richard Byrne, was best man, and the bridegroom’s eldest brother, Mr Peter Ryan, was an usher.
The bride’s twin brother.
Mr Frank Fell, wore an Em pire-line gown of Austrian lace, with a fingertip- length veil held in place by three white roses. She car ried a bouquet of gold roses, white freesia and lily-of-the- valley.
formed by Fr B. Dobson, a reception was held at the Spread Eagle Hotel, Sawley. On their return from honey moon in Majorca, the bride groom, a joiner, and the bride, a clerical officer with the GPO, will live in Accrington.
After the ceremony, per c fB C D 'v e r i n g
Photograph: Edgar Brad shaw and Co., Fadiham.
Mums shop in peace
A BABY-MINDING service launched in Clitheroe this week has a twofold aim. I t will give young mothers a chance to do their shopping in peace—and ensure meanwhile that the youngsters are happy and in
good hands.
bers of Clitheroe United Reformed Church’s Wednes day Circle The first session was held on Tuesday when members behind the scheme brought their own children along for a “ trial run.”
I t is organised by mem AMUSE
Circle secretary, Mrs Bar bara Speak: “To begin with we are running the baby- minding sendee once a week. We chose Tuesday as it is market day, but if demand is sufficient the scheme r could be extended. Although
Explained Wednesday
tion, the service is available to any mothers of. young children — and there is no charge.”
un by a church organisa
donations towards running costs would be welcome. At a later stage coffee morn ings may be run to raise
However. Mrs Speak added,
money to buy to.ys and | games.
She emphasised that the session is not a play group —its aim is to amuse the] children.
rather than
injiruct them, and thus the experiment is, as far as Mrs Speak knows, unique in the town.
in th e Congregational schoolroom, off Moor Lane,
The baby-minding is based
and is open to all children of pre-school age. Opening time is about 9-15 a.m. Mothers may leave their youngsters until about mid day — sure that they are
in good hands. TOYS
practice run went very well. The room is a nice big one, and we let them play on their own for a time, and then played games with them when they got too noisy."
Said Mrs Speak; “Our
who very kindly acts treasurer'of the fund; or at any of the local banks who willingly co-operate; or they can be sent to me per sonally. All contributions will be
the true joy that only comes from giving. The Mayoress joins me in
and Times. Please help axid share In
had promises of gifts from various people and also hope to be able to buy some second - hand equipment
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acknowledged through tSie courtesy of the Advertiser
lift: to
wishing you a verry happy Chris* 'os and a prosperous New Year. EICHAED TURNER Mayor of Clitheroe.
life
are bringing their own chil dren's toys, but they have
At present, the organisers
running the sessions — Mrs | Speak, Mrs Joan Scorah, Mrs Valerie Koehrer, and i Mrs Susan Lightbown. But Mrs Speak is sure that, if there is demand, she can find plenty more people to help her.
soon. Initially four mothers are
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ESPIONAGE makes way for ! family fun at the Civic Hall tonight, when the musical. “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers," takes over from “Live and Let Die" for i-he| rest of the week.
day next week, Frankie I Howerd stars as Foster
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terious happenings and YOU TO BROWSE grisly murders in "The |
Twelvetrees. an unsuccess- NOW OPEN FOR ful actor involved in mys-
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House in Nightmare Park.” | AT LEISURE. ^ i s (^ r ys. ; r . s F M GIFr WRAP
Baker) to Vernon Small- SERVICE piece in the hope of en
couraging a marital merger
between their two pickle\M r 1 '-‘A K U S companies in “Nearest and Dearest,” showing for the remainder of next week.
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in "Super Dick" all next week | at Regal' 1, Skipton. is de scribed as the fattest, fun. I niest and sexiest private
e.ve ever put on a blackmail Job. "Extremes’’ is the supporting film.
Alan Garfield, who stars I
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Jack Lemmon stars as a power magnate whose father dies in odd circumstances on holiday. “The Magic Carpet” is - the supporting film.
in "Avantl,’’ at Regal 2,
4 & 7 YORK ST., CLITHEROE
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